Funeral of David Crawford at Keota
Funeral services for David Crawford will be held at the Keota Methodist Church at two this afternoon. Rev. T. F. Barker to conduct with burial in Keota cemetery. He died from heart failure on April 15 after a lengthy illness. He was 70 years old, survived by his widow Rose Ellen Hill and five sons and a daughter. The family includes William in Talleyrand Iowa and doctors Guy Crawford and Owen Crawford. daughter Mrs. John Stein of What Cheer. He was one of five boys and seven girls. six sisters survive. The Keota resident was previously a Washington County farmer before moving to Keota twelve years ago.
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Keota
David C. Crawford
Methodist
T. F. Barker
Crawford
Rose Ellen Hill
William
Talleyrand
Iowa
George
Elmer
Guy Crawford
Dumont
Owen Crawford
Mason City
John Stein
What Cheer
Nan Dayton
Martha Crawford
Washington
Margaret Crawford
Bether
Pardon
Nelson Smith
Clarion
Sam Wilkins
Green County
Washington Co
Home Talent Show to Play Tonight at the Graham
A strong cast of local stage celebrities performs All Night Long tonight at the Graham for Washington band funds. The show runs from 8:15 to 10:45 with musical numbers by local vocal artists and a 25 to 30 piece orchestra led by George Bickford.
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Graham
George Bickford
Washington Band
Beast
Washington
Bickford
Shields' Regulars Win Close Nine-Game Bowling Match
The Commercial Club season closed with Shields' Regulars defeating Hull's Oldtimers by six pins after a dramatic final game. Smith and Morrison starred for the Oldtimers, while Brookhart led overall scoring with 214 in a late rally that kept the Regulars ahead.
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Shield
Hull
Oldtimers
Smith and Morrison
Crooks
Smith
Brookhart
Morrison
First White Boy Born in County Jesse F E Harvey
The first white boy born in this county Jesse FE Harvey reaches zero years old next February. He was born on the old Will Stewart farm on the town’s southwest edge and has lived there most of his life. He served three years in the army and has traveled but Washington county remains his home. One son Jess died in France in the late war. He is honored as a fine citizen and wished many more useful years.
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Jesse FE. Harvey
Will Stewart
Mr. Harvey
Washington County
Jess
France
Harvey
Knights Templar Easter Service Planned at Methodist Church
Bethlehem Commandery No 26 Knights Templar will hold Easter Sunday services at 2 39 PM in the Methodist church. Ray F M Warren pastor of the Christian church Keota will deliver the Easter sermon. Invitations go to all commandery members and their families with an open invitation to participate.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Knights Templar
Methodist Church
Altho
Ray. F. M. Warren
Christian Church
Keota
Warren
Bethlehem
St Louis Judge Rules Mans Costume Not Unbecoming
A St Louis judge rules that a man wearing a costume is not unbecoming for a woman, reflecting an artistic eye noted by the Detroit Free Press.
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St. Louis
Detroit
Bree Press
Liberty Loan Drive at Courthouse in Washington Township
The Liberty Loan committee District No 1 of Washington township will conduct an all day bond drive at the courthouse corridor starting after eight in the morning. Chairman Edwin Griffith leads the committee and will oversee the effort.
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Court House
Liberty Loan Committee
Washington Township
Washington
Eaagsion
Edwin Griffith
Wellman Enters County Track Meet in Strong Showing Bid
Four high schools Wellman, Washington, Kalona and Crawfordsville will vie in a county track and field meet set for next Saturday. Wellman’s entry signals a major rivalry and hints at strong talent, with plans to compete in invitation meets at the state university and Ames.
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Wellman
Washington
Kalona
Crawfordsville
State University
Ames
Want Column Clue Sparks Local Item
A terse note in the want column points readers to a local item of interest. The brief hints at a sale or opportunity, inviting inquiries and noting where details can be found.
Presbytery Holds Final Session at Wilton Church
The Iowa City Presbytery met at Wilton Presbyterian church to elect committees and leaders including Rev. M. E. Krotzer as moderator and Rev. O. B. Lee as permanent clerk. Delegates from Davenport and Sigourney participated as general assembly commissioners.
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Wilton
Iowa City
Wilton Presbyterian Church
M. E. Krotzer
le Claire
Iowa
W. F. Vanderlippe
Sigourney
O. B. Lee
A. R. Oates
Washington
General Assembly
Robert McIntorf
West Liberty
J. A. Williama
E. T. Parmalee
Davenport
C. J. von Maur
Vanderlippe
Wilton meeting draws large turnout at presbytery convention
Mr Ruston outlined methods for promoting the New Era program within the church while Rev Vanderlippe discussed the movement's goals. Delegates joined a round table discussion that closed the convention as one of the most interesting in years with about fifty visiting ministers. Preliminary plans were made for a fall presbytery meeting.
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New Era
W. F. Vanderlippe
Sigourney
New Era Loyalty
L. M. Witherspoon
Keota
Ruston
Wilton
Deep River
Local church groups schedule April social and meetings
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church hosts an Friday afternoon social at the church with refreshments by the committee. The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church meets Friday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Ralph Smith's home for a Victory Loan speaker. The Second U P church choir rehearses Thursday night at 7 30. The Port nightly club holds a general meeting Friday April 18 at 7 45 at Mrs G W Hay's 218 East Main Street with an election of officers and program.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Ralph Smith
West Waashington Street
G. W. Hay
East Main Street
Eatable Sale and Church Meetings Scheduled This Week
The Standard Bearers of the M E church hold an eatable sale April 19 in the former Caner store. Regular W R R C meeting Saturday at 2 30. The Queen Esthers of the Methodist church call a meeting tomorrow night at 7. Tax supper at Gray school next Wednesday evening April 23 with pupil program. Ladies bring boxes. Cecile Belville, teacher.
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M. EB. Church
Caner
Queen Esthers
Methodist Church
Gray School
Cecile Belville
Notice for Second United Presbyterians Service Times
The preparatory service tomorrow night moves from eight to seven thirty. Saturday afternoon service at 2 30 remains unchanged. Dr. J A Mahaffey of Winfield will preach at both services.
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Second United Presbyterians
J. A. Mahaffey
Winfield
Knights Templars Conclave Notice at Bethlehem Commandery
Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Knights Templars announces a regular conclave on Friday evening April 18 at 7 45 oclock sharp. Members urged to attend for important business. Hatz a J Glasgow E C
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Bethlehem Commandery
Knights Templars
Shoemaker Strike Ends in Chicago After Five Weeks
About five thousand members of the Boot and Shoemakers' union returned to work in Chicago following an announced settlement. The strike began over a demand for a 44 hour work week and was settled with the manufacturers agreeing to arbitrate the issue.
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Chicago
Lewin FP. Jacobson
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